Step 1 of 6
Start by watching
Bella Bees Field School: Reading a Colony in Real Hive Work
Watch how bee movement and observations of the equipment guide the next step.
A place to begin · Free to watch
Your first hive visit.
Six real-yard lessons. Take them at your pace.
Step 2 of 6
Check your protection
The Veil Zipper Is the Biggest Concern | Bella Bees #Shorts
Notice the protective-gear check before hive work begins.
Step 3 of 6
Prepare the tools
Three Tool Checks Before Opening a Hive | Bella Bees #Shorts
See why this transported-hive setup calls for three different tools.
Step 4 of 6
Look at the first frame
Hive Box Setup and First Frame Check | Bella Bees Beekeeping POV
Follow the gear staging, hive boxes, and first open frames.
Step 5 of 6
Read the colony
What the Queen Signs Are Telling Us | Bella Bees Field School
Watch how brood, resources, and queen signs are considered together.
Step 6 of 6
Know what to take away
3 Hive Clues Before You Close the Box | Bella Bees Field School
Notice the observations that bring this inspection to a close.